Request More Information Enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting and explore the natural world on the water or on walks through the woods. Resource Library FAQ Talented and motivated teachers provide expert instruction in small- and large-group settings. They employ a teaching methodology true to the CLVway. Request More Information You can focus your personal interest in German, develop skills that help you professionallyor prepare for a trip. Erik attended Follo Folkehyskole in Norway before graduating from Reed College. Someone who doesn't just speak the language, but lives it. Online Registration (Chinese LTC student evaluation comment), Request More Information Sessions meet once per week for 60 minutes over Zoom; schedules are determined by each Virtual Village. They motivated us to learn without being overbearing." At our adult week programs, bedding and towels are provided. Skogfjorden (Norwegian Language Village) Housing is in nine, three-bedroom cabins. Also, watch for a June 2023 group trip for adults to Northern Italy in collaboration with Concordia College. In the sleeping quarters, you will find each cabin is one large room. Concordia Language Villages has provided customized training for soldiers of the U.S.Army since 2006 and has yielded remarkable and faster proficiency gains in language acquisition as well as building cultural competencies. Online Registration For all adult programs during the academic year, the session deposit is non-refundable and will be forfeited upon cancellation. Since then, additional partners have been added. Exercising your Norwegian language skills whether beginner or advanced is central to our programs. At Waldsee, we tailor our program to your personal interests. We are builders of globally minded communities and guides to world fluency. Spanish The Adult Week is tailored to the way adults learn a language and includes cultural immersion activities and opportunities to engage on contemporary issues, with maximum opportunities to use your language as you are learning it all in a supportive, educationally rich atmosphere. We'll help you discover what it means to be a citizen of the world. We also provide you with asynchronous activities you can do at home to extend your learning. Resource Library Established in 1961, Concordia Language Villages is internationally recognized for its unique approach to immersion and a setting that accelerates language learning in a highly supportive and motivating environment. Our culturally authentic, year-round sites for Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish are on Turtle River Lake, near Bemidji, Minn. El Lago del Bosque (Spanish Language Village) There are 13 houses available for sleeping, each with individual shower and bathroom facilities and a meeting room. Concordia is a recipient of the NAFSA Paul Simon Award for Campus Internationalization. Discover what it means to become a citizen of the world. Each Village contains a dining hall, additional smaller breakout meeting rooms and workspace. Where possible, villagers will be grouped by similar proficiency. Staff to villager ratio of 1:6, on average. Sessions meet twice per week for 60 minutes over Zoom; schedules are determined by each Virtual Village Class. One who's always ready to try something new. Erik Brakstad has a lifelong interest in Norwegian language and culture. You will feel like youre in Norway while spending time in the culturally authentic buildings looking down upon your own local fjord. #LivetheLanguage, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600, Norwegian Language and Cultural Enrichment, Norwegian Residential Adult Language and Cultural Enrichment Programs. Discussion Circle topics may include articles from Der Spiegel or other short stories in the target language. Rooming requests can be made at the time of registration. There is a 40-by-60-foot activities building available with a separate smaller meeting room. The teaching staff collaborated by language, and across languages, continually brainstorming and discussing as they evolved the Virtual Villages day to day, week to week. The North Woods of Minnesota experiences the widest variety of weather in the United States, so its important to come prepared. Course materials will be provided a few days before the start of the program. "They individually tailored the lessons to my interests and abilities. 99% reported programs met or exceeded expectations. Villagers who do not report to a session will not receive a refund. They were excellent. They will enjoy the opportunity to delve more deeply into topics of personal interest within the context of the program. The talented and motivated staff members at Waldsee provide expert instruction in small and large group settings catered specifically to participants language abilities. Contact Us, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600, Norwegian Virtual Adult Discussion Circle. The BioHaus has six rooms and can sleep up to six people per room. Concordia Language Villages is a program of Concordia College that offers intensive residential language and cultural immersion experiences in 15 languages for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Individual units can request additional training dates for courses, for which tuition charges will be the responsibility of the sending unit. All learners will benefit from the virtual opportunities to practice their language with fellow learners and our instructors. We'll help you discover what it means to be a citizen of the world. Sessions will be designated for various levels (low-intermediate, high-intermediate, advanced). Whether online or in northern Minnesota, Concordia Language Villages is committed to inspiring courageous global citizens.. Resource Library Someone who doesn't just speak the language, but lives it. These immersion training courses are only available to individuals associated with units of the U.S. Department of Defense. French Online Registration Participants will be fully immersed in creative and fun ways in small groupsvirtual interaction enabling villagers to also live the language at home and in their own communities. Participants will be divided into two groups: intermediate-advanced or beginner-low intermediate. REAL people with whom you can share. Included at Waldsee is the energy-efficient BioHaus that features innovative designs and ideas to maintain self-sufficiency. FAQ Dynamic presentations about literature, music, history and Vikings, fun activities and time to explore the woods enrich your Skogfjordenresidential experience. Real-time language and cultural immersion with our world-class Village staff. He is a general contractor in Portland, Oregon whose main focus in recent years is serving as a construction trainer for Tivnu: Building Justice a gap year program where participants learn construction skills and volunteer in the community. They make sure sessions include ample opportunity for practicing your French as well as for meeting new people and having fun. The below buttons are related to general Concordia Language Villages information, not just LTC/Government Training Programs. Erik loves the rich informal learning opportunities that Skogfjorden provides. One who's always ready to try something new. We are looking forward to offering our Adult Week again in the summer of 2023. Online Registration If you have questions about registration, please contact clvregister@cord.edu or (800) 222-4750 ext 1. Heres a glimpse into what you can expect: Want information on a specific program? Sessions will be designated for various levels (low-intermediate, high-intermediate, advanced). Check out our German Virtual Village family programs, youth programs or High School Credit program! Concordia Language Villages is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We'll help you discover what it means to be a citizen of the world. Waldsee (German Language Village) facilities include housing for 152 in bunk beds in three large buildings:Max Kade Haus, Erich Markel Haus and Schwarzwald Haus. REAL culture you can enjoy. Want to use German for fun or need to use it for work? Several cabins are two stories with staircases and bathrooms on the first floor. Hes been involved in Skogfjorden's summer program as a staff member and later a parent since the 1980s and has twice been a staff member for the fall Norwegian Adult Week. At Concordia Language Villages, our approach to language teaching puts learners into a grand simulation which includes the need to apply the target language via context-based situated learning and being surrounded by meaningful elements of a culturally authentic setting. Concordia Language Villages is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a program of Concordia College. Similar to a Virtual Village Adult Week, a Virtual Village Adult Weekendoffers real-time, small-group interactive language and cultural learning for villagers ages 18 and older, but in a truncated schedule. Online Registration One who's always ready to try something new. Fun, interactive and creative experiences - all in the target language! Resource Library Find out more about our residential adult sessions. The permanent Villages, all located north of Bemidji, Minn. on Turtle River Lake, are designed to reflect the architectural styles of the countries they represent. For more information about Concordia LTC iso-immersion dates, or if you are not a member of the U.S. military or a U.S. government employee and are interested in additional iso-immersion program dates and pricing, please contact ConcordiaLTC@cord.edu or call (800) 450-2214. Specific language-learning groups of 4-10 learners are assigned based on participants language abilities, allowing everyone to be challenged based on their level of fluency. Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, is a four-year liberal arts college with a strongly globalized curriculum and a nationally recognized leader among undergraduate institutions for the number of students who gain global experiences abroad. Our cultural immersion programs in the North Woods of Minnesota engage our participants to develop language proficiency. #LivetheLanguage, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600. Contact Us, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600. And just imagine taking a walk in the fresh air of Minnesotas North Woods as you process all that youve learned so far in your language immersion program. #LivetheLanguage, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600. We'll help you discover what it means to be a citizen of the world. With adult learners in mind, these programs are designed according to the immersion principles Concordia Language Villages has been perfecting since 1961. We typically house 6-8 participants within a cabin or residential facility. Swedish. Contact Us, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600. Located in Moorhead, Minn., Concordia College is a private liberal arts college and a recognized leader in global education. These hands-on experiences follow a roadmap for either six or twelve weeks and take you on a journey to increased language proficiency. Each cabin has a cozy living area. Contact Us, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600. Read our vaccine FAQ for more information. There are four independent cabins close to the dining hall. Concordias LTC, through its Concordia Language Villages, has been offering residential iso-immersion sessions in a variety of critical languages. Concordia College is one of the Language Training Centers (LTC) across the country funded by the Defense Language and National Security Education Office and administered by the Institute of International Education. Each cabin has a capacity of 16 people in bunk beds and has its own shared bathroom and cozy living area. Learn and use your German in everyday conversations and mealtime discussions while enjoying authentic German cuisine. Our talented and motivated staff members provide expert instruction in small and large group settings catered specifically to participants language abilities. Experience fun, interactive language learning and cultural activities all from home. Online Registration Upon cancellation, all discounts will be forfeited. Contact Us, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600, Norwegian Virtual Adult Discussion Circle. Virtual Village Conversations offer informal discussions about everyday life, current events or other topics of interest to you all in the target language! We'll help you discover what it means to be a citizen of the world. Concordia Language Villages requires all participants eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated prior to arrival at a residential session. Concordia Language Villages will require all participants eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine to be fully vaccinated prior to arrival at a residential session, effective September 1, 2021. Blended programs will provide a weeklong virtual experience with instructional staff and students connecting online for daily language sessions followed by a two-week iso-immersion at the training site in northern Minnesota. If cancellation is made 21 days or more in advance of the start of the program, a refund of the paid tuition will be given minus the non-refundable session deposit. Learners of all skill levels actively engage in experience-based situated learning scenarios that allow for plenty of practice and advance your competencies. All of the cabins are set in a quiet forest surrounded by pines and birch. Request More Information If you have special housing needs, please contact us. While these programs are tailored to the needs and preferences of adults, participants still enjoy authentic current-day Norwegian meals, adult-friendly schedules and a supportive community. In the sleeping quarters, you will find each room has single-sized bunk beds, closets and shared bathrooms with enclosed shower facilities. Find out more about our policies in regard to the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). BRAVO!!! Our primary goal is to offer safe and fun language and cultural learning for youthand adults throughout the year. #LivetheLanguage, 2022 Concordia Language Villages | Minnesota, USA | 218-586-8600. Between every two bunk beds are a dividing wall and privacy curtains over the doorway. Experience a Skogfjorden residential session when you join us for a Norwegian Adult Week! All Concordia LTC programs will be held at the 875-acre Concordia Language Villages campus near Bemidji, Minnesota, which is comprised of seven architecturally authentic retreat centers, each reflecting the cultures of one of the 14languages offered by Concordia Language Villages. Curated with adult learners in mind, these virtual immersion programs are designed according to the principles Concordia Language Villages has been perfecting since 1961.